Marcos hails Eala after historic DC Open titlePresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. honors Filipino tennis star Alex Eala at Malacañang on July 13, 2026, praising her for bringing pride to the country through her historic achievements. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on early Tuesday, August 4, congratulated Alex Eala after the Filipina tennis star became the first Filipino to win a WTA 500 singles title. In a Facebook post, Marcos said Eala's latest victory is another historic achievement for Philippine sports. "Congratulations on yet another historic achievement. The victory was also a measure of redemption for Eala, who lost to Pegula in the Miami Open semifinals last year.